Several practices separate top women’s networks from the rest

Women’s networks have the potential to dramatically increase the productive power of a group that represents more than half of the modern workforce – yet many firms still treat them as ‘nice to have’ opportunities.

The reality is that women’s networks are critical success drivers for organizations that know how to use them productively. Their importance in building female leadership has been shown through numerous studies, including McKinsey consultants Joanna Barsh and Susie Cranston’s book, How Remarkable Women Lead. These are not coffee klatches or gossip exchanges. The top women’s networks are multi....